Some believe that people are naturally born as leaders while others feel that leadership skills can develop. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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There are a lot of factors which determine an excellent leader.
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part of society thinks that those characteristic features are innate,
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I side with another part
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that it is more likely to be developed through time and practice. It is common knowledge that being a natural guide of people, a team is a risky task, which requires self-confidence and
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of the future ahead.
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why,
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some, these factors are usually shown in those that are predicted to become the greatest.
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, Barack Obama used to be the brightest student and
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became
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of the best presidents of the United States of America. During his
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created and supported the national health care system for those, who could not allow it for themselves and was beloved by thousands and millions of
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citizens.
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, if everything were so easy to get, each of us could be a CEO by
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time. I share the belief that practice makes people masters.
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characteristics like critical thinking, self-organisation and motivation towards innovation or modernisation are mostly nurtured by time and experience. Think of Steve Jobs,
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of the most sophisticated in the information technology field; starting with
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of resources in the beginning, he
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created
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of the greatest companies in modern history. Obviously, he had polished his skills not just in technologies, but in leading too, as his organisation grew bigger and bigger. With a lot of effort and mistakes, he managed to become a pillar of
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today
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, being a good leader is a tough and rough task to manage.
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some believe that the greatest
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inherits specific features to lead people, I believe they are cultivating them through a lot of experiences.
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Ensure that you consistently address all elements of the task. You've done a good job of discussing both views and giving your own opinion. Maintain this balance for future essays.
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You provided a comprehensive analysis with clear and relevant examples, such as Barack Obama and Steve Jobs, to support your points.
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